Supreme Court Refers Pleas Challenging ECI Law to Constitution Bench

The Supreme Court has referred pleas challenging the Election Commission of India (ECI) law to a Constitution Bench. Justice Dipankar Datta questioned the selection process of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, stating the minister on the selection panel fails the 'perception test.' The court also discussed the role of the Leader of Opposition in the selection process and urged the Chief Justice of India to consider a permanent Constitution Bench.

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